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New Delhi : The Second edition of Fit India Cyclothon is getting huge response all over the country.Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju recently launched this event via social media. This mega cycling event started on December 7, 2020, and participants from across the country are participating in this.
Till December15, 2020, altogether 12,69,695 people had participated in the Fit India Cyclothon and completed 57,51,874 km of cycling. It includes 3,11,458 participants of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS); 4,14,354 participants of National Service Scheme (NSS), and 5,43,883 other participants.
The Fit India cyclothon is getting very good response on social media also. Along with common people, celebrities are also posting their cycling pictures and videos, according go a PIB release.
This event will continue till December 31, 2020. Citizens can participate in this by registering on Fit India website (https://fitindia.gov.in/fit-india-cyclothon-2020/), cycle daily a distance of their choice, and share their images and videos on social media tagging @FitIndiaOff and using the hashtag – #FitIndiaCyclothon and #NewIndiaFitIndia.
Encouraging the citizens to take part in the mega event,Rijiju recently tweeted “Cycling is a great way to stay fit & reduce carbon footprints. I invite all of you to the 2nd Fit India Cyclothon with your family & friends from Dec 7-31. Let’s join the clarion call of PM @NarendraModi Ji ‘Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz’ #NewIndiaFitIndia #FitIndiaMovement”
